4.15 AVERAGE


ive been in a paranormal mood so yes
demon vibey like the whole different world view aspect?? that was really neat idk how to explain it like she gets mad at him cause he doesn't display empathy but he doesn't understand what she means yuhh i think that was more in book two tho so but first books are usually vibey cause you get to learn everything she started annoying me more in the later books like my mans is trying alright

deb_1970_uk_bookrecs's review

3.5
adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

A 3.5 Star Read/Listen.📖🎧⭐️⭐️⭐️✨️
Taming Demons for Beginners: (Guild Codex Demonized Series, Book 1) 
By: Annette Marie
🎧 Audiobook  Narrated by: Cris Dukehart
Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
(Read Using Kindle Unlimited)

I rather enjoyed the narrator for this book in particular. She did a good job with the characters and the overall narrative.👏

Robin Page had lost both of her parents. Her uncle is the executor of their will and seems to be dawdling in giving her her inheritance. She thinks it's because of her maternal line's grimoire, which she's desperate to find and protect.

She discovers he's an illegal demon summoner and contractor. She ends up betrayed and accidentally forges a contract with a demon her uncle summoned to save her life as she's dying!😳 Chaos the  ensues!💥

This was enjoyable enough, but I felt the story didn't really get exciting until the last quarter of the book. The hook made me curious about reading the next in the series, but as I have to read and listen, I'm not sure I want to risk the cost.🤔 I might come back to it at a later date if the storyline plays on my mind enough.

I do think others might enjoy it more than me. It was witty, and I think if you've read the other series, which I haven't, you'd be more into it.

Debbie, 1970, UK 

Omg do not sleep on this series!!
adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This cover is awful- this book is beyond fun. Read in one sitting. Villains and Virtues vibes.

I wasn't expecting to like this book as much as I did, to be honest. It was a nice surprise :')

This book has tons of action and pleasantly snappy writing, so there's never a boring moment. I also really liked that Zylas remains morally ambiguous throughout the novel rather than instantly turning into a virtuous dream guy like some other "~evil~" male leads.

There's no romance between the two leads yet, so it's definitely for those of you that love slow burns.

(And the cover is nice too, though that isn't how I picture Zylas and the "reddish-toffee skin" we hear so much about.)

This book took me by surprise! I tried her other guild series (spellbound) and couldn’t get into it. So I was a pleasantly surprised I liked this one so much. Liked it enough to read it twice in a row which is rare for me. It’s full of humor and hilarious situations and the main protagonist is so timid but full of heart. My husband kept saying I sat there reading with a big smile on my face. I literally can’t wait for the next book! I preordered it and now just have to be patient which is so hard! The next book has so much potential, I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Does this girl ever stop crying? If so I’ll read the next one. If not… no thanks.
adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

simplydemonic35's review

4.0
adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes